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Brooks Hyperion Max 2
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
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Weight263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop6.9 mm
PlatePlastic
Weight247.5 g (8.73 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.1 mm
PlateNone
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
The ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 is a better option for long runs than the Brooks Hyperion Max 2. It has significantly better cushioning and offers more underfoot protection. It's also a bit lighter. However, some may prefer the Brooks' lower stack and firmer foam, which offers a bit more stability.
Variants
- Hyperion Max 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Multicoloured - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (White/Peach/Coral - (Women - US 7))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Women - US 7 Wide))
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.1
7.3
Plate
Plastic
None
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
44.7 mm
Weight
5.9
6.5
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
35.6 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
6.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
44.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
35.6 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
9.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
76 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
118 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.23
2.13
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.76
3.31
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.1
6.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
81.3%
80.7%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.3%
81.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
7.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.05 J
1.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.66 J
3.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.43 J
7.21 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.0
8.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.85 J
1.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.58 J
3.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.62 J
6.01 J
Heel Firmness
6.5
5.5
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.5 N/mm
36.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
51.4 N/mm
49.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
81.7 N/mm
67.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
7.1
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
50.3 N/mm
40.6 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
78.0 N/mm
57.6 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
110.4 N/mm
86.2 N/mm
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